Chapter 301 - A Contract (1/2)
Elizabeth redid her take and afterwards left without further explanation of what happened. Not a word about what happened was shared nor spread. Not because they've signed a disclosure contract, but because they understand how she felt. She is the most desirable lady in the world but ironically, is the one who is having the hardest time finding someone who'll love her
”I feel sorry for Li Zi, she must have been carrying all the burdens for years. I mean, who would've thought that she was going through so much.”
”Yeah, I can see why the family is so protective of her. Now I feel the accident that happened to Li Zi last time was no longer a coincidence. People are really trying to find the Young Princess.”
”I hope Sis Li Zi will be fine. But still, isn't she going out with President Feng and the Young Master of Yun? Do you think they know who she is already? I mean, they always spend time with each other.”
”Who knows, all I hope for is that Sis Li Zi will be fine and that she gets what she wishes for. Anyways, I'm sure, if she ends up with President Feng, he'll treat her well.”
On her way out, Elizabeth overheard everyone's conversation. She ponders if it's really is indeed time for her to reveal who she is. But, she fears in in doing so... It means hurting some people whom she cares for.
'Well, I have to tell them eventually...'
Elizabeth headed to her university to attend her afternoon class. Since it will be the end of the year soon, her schedule has been so packed that she has missed quite a few of her classes. However, since she was gifted with a photographic memory, she was able to maintain her grades and stay on top of her class.
When she arrived at the university, waiting by the car park was Song Mi and Zhu Zhilong.
”Sis Li Zi, is something wrong?” Song Mi inquired after noticing that the girl seems to be in deep thought.
”I'm fine, I just have something in my mind.” She answered.
”Ah, that reminds me. Senior Li Zi, we have arranged everything for the drama. We can start shooting on the second week of November. I'll send the details to your company tomorrow.” Zhu Zhilong added, as he followed the two girls to their class.
”Okay.” Elizabeth answered with a short reply and a low tone unlike her cheerful self.
Both Song Mi and Zhu Zhilong looked at each other, curious as to why the girl sound so gloomy. She was not the usual Li Zi they know. They wonder if something had happened to her lately.
On their way to their classroom, Elizabeth received a call from an unexpected caller. When she saw the name on the caller id, she excused herself and looked for a secluded place to answer the call.
”Dad...”
”I told you to explain yourself to your mom, not fight with her.” Lord Knightley who just received news of what happened was on the brink of exploding was triggered again, allowing for the imminent burst.
”Daddy, I didn't mean to cause mom to become upset. My emotions got the best of me. Besides, mother was out of line too.”
”Elizabeth Knightley, watch your tone. She is your mother and she knows what's best-”
Lord Knightley was unable to finish himself when the girl interrupted and raised her voice against her father as well.
”And removing my memory is the best course of action, is it!?”
The man sighs frustratingly, regretting the fact that he did such an act. However it may be, he had no choice because it was the only way to save his daughter back then. ”You remembered then?”
”I haven't..”
”Then do you wish to remember?...”
Elizabeth sighed and shook her head. She knows her father is against her recalling her memories. The person in her memory must be the reason as to why her father is so against her recalling them. Could the person in her memory have any connection with Shen and Jayden as well? A thought entered her mind.
”I won't since father is against it.”
Lord Knightley gathered his thoughts for a moment. Even though his daughter said those words, he knows that she'll surely do something to retrieve her lost memories. He has no choice but to make sure she would not meet Petrovich. ”Very well then.”
”Dad, if you have nothing else to say, I need to head to the lecture hall.”
”Elizabeth, talk to your mother.” Lord Knightley requested in a low tone.